Some people will freak out regarding workmen inside the home, some will less than freakout, none will lbe happy.To ease the pain a bit, maybe offer $200 off the rent for each month where workers are inside the house, or pounding on siding.Workers indie the house unsupervised by the property manager may bring claims of theft of expensive things (true or not).So being inside with inside workers 100% of the time might be a smart move.Just my 2 cents.

I love when investors think outside the box and use the technology and resources we have today to investors from a distance.

But going from 840 to 1500+ doesn’t seem like a smart move. 

It would definitely be smart to utilize this equity to grow your portfolio, but be sure that you can afford the new payment and still plan for maintenance and future capex. 

If you are lazy and recognize that (I know that I am) then you'd better get smart...real fast.

We've now started investing in a few high tech features such as programmable thermostats and smart locks to keep up with the demands of our target audience.

I know the IRS has looked at my returns because periodically they correct some of my little math errors  :)  Its too bad it seems that with the advent of "technology" people aren't even learning by the time leave the house to even balance their checkbook... 

(I know, super late to be posting, but I don’t care.)It’s been several weeks since I’ve last posted, so I wanted to update and also see where everyone else is on/in their journey.Again, I am recently separated veteran from the military due to injury, and now receive full benefits and am in the process of getting ready to invest my first multifamily property.I am currently going through the pre-approval process, my credit score has improved tremendously, and focused on growing my transportation technology startup as I’ve just been accepted into an Incubator program for startups.I am looking at duplexes currently, and still have been engaged in networking/building relationships and educating myself with books and podcasts.It has been one hell of a year (not in a great way at the start of it), but I’m looking forward to 2023.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you never mentioned a niche of interest, below, are three links for your review and selection of one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

This is a case of a person being smart with their money and not putting it into a 401K.